Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Broad Cove. Gotta be honest, it’s a pretty grim outlook for the next couple of weeks.
There’s a big gap at the start. Nothing worth getting wet for. The water’s sitting at 65°F, which is a solid 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a pretty big deal, feels like summer’s hanging on.
We’re looking at a long dry spell until we finally see a little bump of energy on Sunday the 6th of September. Even then, it’s weak. A southerly groundswell with a 10-second period shows up in the afternoon, with a combined energy of 225 (moderate). It’s only gonna push about 4ft from the east, so it’s small. That’s the best we get for a while.
The following Monday, the 7th, offers some 3ft easterly swell with a 9-second period and moderate energy (105), but it’s nothing special – surfable but very ordinary. The wind’s offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean, but there’s no power behind it.
After that, the week goes totally flat. From Tuesday the 8th right through the middle of the month, we’ve got days of tiny, weak waves. The energy drops into the double digits, with short, inconsistent periods. We see a spike on Thursday the 10th with a 7ft SSW swell, but it’s all messed up by strong cross-shore winds. That’s kite-surfing weather, not surfing.
Heading into the middle of September, things don’t improve much. The 13th and 14th have a bit of 2ft to 3ft southerly swell, but the periods are short (7 seconds) and the winds are onshore or cross-shore. It’s all very ordinary.
The only real chance comes right at the end. On Friday the 18th of September, we’ve got a small 2ft southerly swell with a 7-second period and weak energy (54). The wind looks light and cross-off from the WNW, so it might be clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. If you’re really keen for a paddle, that’s your window.
For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a long, poor run. Forecasts can change, but right now it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 262 | 164 | 101 | 69 | 81 | 42 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 180 | 356 | 314 | 666 | 157 | 90 | 32 | 22 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:47PM1.60m | 5:43AM1.41m | 5:55PM1.65m | 6:45AM1.51m | 6:56PM1.70m | 7:37AM1.62m | 7:49PM1.75m | 8:24AM1.71m | 8:38PM1.77m | 9:07AM1.77m | 9:24PM1.75m | 9:47AM1.80m | 10:07PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM0.50m | 11:26PM0.28m | 11:38AM0.44m | 00:28AM0.21m | 12:43PM0.36m | 1:22AM0.14m | 1:39PM0.27m | 2:09AM0.09m | 2:29PM0.19m | 2:53AM0.07m | 3:16PM0.14m | 3:34AM0.09m | 4:00PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 276 | 262 | 164 | 101 | 69 | 81 | 42 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 235 | 157 | 90 | 32 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | NNE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 51 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | SW 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 17 | — | 15 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | W 2 | WNW 3 | W 2 | N 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 10 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 10 | 180 | 356 | 314 | 666 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 99 | 1315 | 1479 | 1746 | 397 | 1746 | 887 | 501 | 501 | 675 | 647 | 0 | 27 | 2922 | 510 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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